John Milton ranks as one the greatest English poets. He stands alongside Shakespeare in impact and fame. He is famous for composing the epic poem “Paradise Lost” in which he dramatizes the original sin – man’s first act of disobedience. But Par

The sublime Saki - a discussion on his short stories

Jan 19th, 2022 32m 58s

H. H. Munro, writing under the pen name "Saki" is an acclaimed master of the short stories. He is known for his sharp wit, great command over the language and fondness for themes that are dark, macabre and satirical. He was the inspiration for

Human and virus

May 9th, 2021 2m 8s

It is May 2021. A little over a year since Covid hit us. Thousands have lost their lives, struggling for something as basic as oxygen. It is also a little over a year, George Floyd died, struggling for oxygen…. And I can’t help seeing the conne

To a mouse - Robert Burns

Feb 7th, 2021 4m 20s

“The best laid schemes of mice and men often go awry”. This line from a Robert Burns poem, is one of the most popular quotes in the English language.In this poem, Burns describes a situation where he accidentally destroys the nest of a farm m

Bazaars of Hyderabad - a poem recital

Sep 8th, 2020 2m 25s

Bazaars of Hyderabad is a poem composed by Sarojini Naidu. She was one of the early Indian writers in the English language. She was an active member of the Indian freedom struggle. She was rightly called the “Nightingale of India because of voi

The Owl and the Pussycat - poem recited by Kanishk

Aug 24th, 2020 2m 5s

Not all poems are sad or serious. They can be funny and nonsensical too! They could have animals come to life.

Consecration on the birth of India.

Aug 14th, 2020 3m 1s

Exactly 73 years ago, on 14th August 1947, two new nations were born. India and Pakistan. The cities of Delhi, Lahore and Bombay were abuzz with preparations on this momentous occasion. Leaders were readying speeches and people celebrated on th

Poetry - a discussion

Jul 25th, 2020 24m 28s

Kavya interviews Koushik on what he thinks about poetry and it’s place in society. They cover form, nature, and the future of poetry. Koushik shares some tips on how to write poetry and his poetic journey.

“All the worlds a stage!”.

Jul 11th, 2020 3m 58s

The phrase “All the world’s a stage” and the monologue that follows about the seven ages of man is well known. They are from Shakespeare’s pastoral romance, “As you like it”. When you hear it, you’ll say, “Wow, Shakespeare puts it so well!”. He

The Road not Taken - a narration

Jun 28th, 2020 3m 32s

Standing at the crossroads is both good and difficult. Life gives us a choice, but it forces us to stop, think and decide. We have all been there, haven’t we? What course of study should I pick, should I marry A, or do I love B more, vanilla or

Hope is the thing with feathers - a recital

Jun 21st, 2020 1m 28s

Emily Dickinson was an American poet of great repute. Her poems had abstract themes. She was influenced by Walt Whitman and Ralph Waldo Emerson. In this poem, she uses a bird as a metaphor for Hope. It is a lyrical ballad which is childlike in

The 2 minute economist - Matri-money

Jun 16th, 2020 2m 2s

In this podcast, Kavya explores the connection between marriage and money. Is it a coincidence that Marriage and money both begin with M? Is it only emotion or also economics ? Economic well being is one of the unseen effects of marriage. Combi

The miller of the Dee

Jun 12th, 2020 2m 6s

Kanishk narrates the popular Welsh poem - The miller of the Dee. It is about the simple yet content life that a miller leads by the River Dee. He sings the wonderful refrain, " I envy nobody, no, not I, Nobody envies me" !He is noticed by the l

The 2 minute economist - Inflation

Jun 7th, 2020 1m 58s

Welcome to this new segment on Blue Studio - The minute Economist. Get smart in three minutes.In the year 1946 Hungary experienced a situation of extreme price rise. The daily inflation rate was 200 %. Which meant that on Monday if a car cost 2

Ode to Autumn - a recital

Jun 5th, 2020 3m 45s

Is there a perfect poem? Has anyone composed one that comes close to perfection? Ode to Autumn, by John Keats is widely regarded as the perfect short poem in the English language. The reason it is special is because while every other poet cele

Ode to Autumn - a recital

Jun 2nd, 2020 3m 45s

Song of the Brook - a recital

May 30th, 2020 2m 46s

This poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson is a firm favorite among children and adults alike. It narrates the journey of a brook from from its origin to the end where it joins a larger river. The poem has rhythm, movement and cadence which makes it bea

Song of the brook

May 29th, 2020 3m 8s

From a railway carriage - a recital

May 13th, 2020 1m 38s

From a railway carriage is a poem by the famous Scottish poet and writer Robert Louis Stevenson. He is well known for the adventure story, Treasure Island. He composed this poem in 1885 and it was published in his anthology, A Child's garden of

Charge of the Light Brigade - a recital

Mar 29th, 2020 2m 41s

The charge of the Light Brigade, by Alfred Lord Tennyson. This poem was written in response to the Crimean war. In this battle, a British cavalry unit was ordered to charge against a Russian artillery unit. This order was suicidal. This poem t

Stopping by the woods on a snowy evening - a recital

Mar 28th, 2020 2m 15s

Although i have never walked in the woods of New Hampshire, I am sure i would have been captivated by the mesmerising beauty of nature. Perhaps this is what happened to Robert Frost, the great American poet, who was born and raised there. Surro

The daffodils - a recital

Mar 22nd, 2020 1m 52s

The daffodils is a poem by the famous English poet, William Wordsworth. Though it was composed more than 200 years ago, it is kept alive in school textbooks and various poetry recital competitions. While walking along a lake in Ullsworth, with

The listeners - a poem reading

Mar 18th, 2020 10m 27s

The listeners by Walter de La Mare. An English poet acclaimed for his subtle psychological stories, the listeners is one of his popular poems. Beautiful in its simplicity, this poems tells the story of a lone traveler knocking at a decrepit hou

Ozymandias - poem reading

Feb 21st, 2020 2m 52s

Hi friends, I am here with a wonderful sonnet, called Ozymandiaz. This was composed by the 18th century, English poet, Percy Shelley. In this poem, a traveller from the exotic lands, tells us the about the grand, but ruined statue of Ozymandias